My son has been attending Square One for about six months. We moved over the summer and were really…read morenervous about the transition to a new day care, but Felicia and his teachers truly made it a seamless experience. We have been so happy with the care and communication at Square One. The detailed updates in the app throughout the day are great, and we are happy with the curriculum. Our son's developmental skills have consistently progressed, and he very obviously loves his teachers. The facility is really nice - big, well organized, and clean, and they take security very seriously which we truly appreciate. There have been a lot of fun extra options to participate in like soccer, a Halloween parade, and a holiday show. We definitely recommend Square One!

Unfortunately, this is a facility I would not recommend. Teacher turnover, poor practices and…read moreunprofessional behavior was evident during our time here. Upon choosing a different daycare, my child immediately felt more comfortable and confident. A staff member was fired for violent behavior towards children. Parents were never informed of the situation or what occurred. I think that is enough of a reason to not recommend this environment for any child to be a part of.

We love this gem of a school hidden away on beautiful Cottage Place in Ridgewood!! Both my children…read morewent here and thrived under Ms. Chizuru's gentle, yet structured guidance. Day after day Ms. Chizuru works with little minds and bodies on numbers and reading and motor skills and art. Take a Tour! See for yourself how calm and peaceful you feel as you step into Ms. Chizuru's Little Crane school. This is what your kids will experience EVERYDAY of their young lives!!

littlecrane is a tiny gem of a school , my two young grand children go there ,they are both eager…read moreto go each day and show a big improvement with their ability to play /work on their own and with others. Ms Chizuru and staff are wonderful caring and nurturing. What a wonderful start for young minds.

Great daycare! Flexible scheduling!…read more Director is constantly getting hugged my kids and you can tell she cares about the kids. Teachers are nice and program during the school year and Summer camp is always fun.

I cannot begin to express my gratitude for this school. Denise, Christine, Tammy and many other…read moreteachers will forever hold a special place in my heart. They are such a wonderful school with many amazing teachers that make your experience amazing. Although my daughter graduated this year, i will never forget this special family of people that cared for my daughter for many years.

I honestly would not recommend this school. My child attended here, and while there are a few good…read morethings, there are also a lot of concerns that parents should know about. The classrooms are often dirty, cluttered, and poorly maintained. What bothered me the most was the way some of the older teachers speak to and handle the children. and constantly telling children to "be quiet" instead of redirecting them appropriately. I honestly came a few times in the past to pick up. And heard rough talking It created an uncomfortable environment that did not feel warm or nurturing. A lot of families seem to stay mainly because they've been there for years and have relationships with the director and owner. But overall, the atmosphere and treatment of the children was disappointing and not what I expected from a preschool environment.

This is an excellent daycare/preschool. My daughter has been there since she was 3 months and she…read moreis so happy. She loves her teachers; they are warm and take great care of the children. I highly recommend this daycare.

My child has attended AMBS for the past eight years, and it has been an exceptional experience. The…read moreschool provides a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and personally. The teachers are truly outstanding--dedicated, caring, and passionate about helping each child reach their full potential. Their commitment to individualized learning and student success has made a lasting impact on my child's development. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a wonderful school community.

Choosing the school for a child is a really big deal for parents. This school is not a choice…read morebecause it does not provide a safe and supportive place for kids to learn. A lot of parents and students have said that this school has some problems. The people in charge of the school are not very nice. The principal is often. Does not listen to people, which makes kids feel scared instead of encouraged. A school should be a place where kids feel respected and heard. That is not what happens here. The teachers are also not very good at their jobs. They can be rude and dismissive which makes kids feel like they do not care. Kids need teachers who're patient kind and want to help them learn but that is not what they get at this school. The whole school has a feeling to it. Kids and parents have said that they do not feel supported and that people are often mean to each other. School should be a place where kids feel happy and excited to learn. That is not what happens at this school. Because of all these problems parents should think carefully before sending their kids to this school. It could be really bad for kids to go to a school that's so stressful and negative. There are other schools that are much better where kids can feel safe and supported and that is where they will do their best. In the end this school is not a place for kids to learn. The mean principal, the teachers and the bad atmosphere make it a place that kids will not thrive in. Your child deserves a better school.

My daughters have been attending Apple Montessori School in Oakland for almost 3 years (oldest) and…read more2 years (youngest). We transferred my oldest from another school because the other school did not mesh well with her personality. The moment we moved her to AMS, almost instantly, my daughter fell in love with the environment and the warm staff so much that the struggle of getting her to go to school was no longer an issue. We find the activities and curriculum to be engaging, logical and incrementally challenging. The math bead system that they have introduced to my daughter is a gold standard for education. I know my daughters will be very well prepared for later years in school. I think, overall, the best aspect of AMS is the fact that Ms. Ferentinos knows exactly where both my daughters stand in their learning journey. She has a great plan in mind for both my daughters and I'm confident she will continue to challenge them. The assistants are equally as amazing. Its the little things they do that makes the experience even better. Ms. Buckley braiding my daughters hair makes my daughters feel so special. And its an absolute comfort to drop them off every morning because of Mrs. Dermos' and Ms. Rolos' warm bubbly personalities. During these difficult pandemic times, we've seen the school really step up their game and implement world class safety precautions. This really makes us feel comfortable with sending our girls to school. Even before the pandemic, they had all ready upgraded the schools with the large UV sanitation cabinet equipment. We're very pleased with the level of education provided by AMS and we're so lucky to have found this school!

While the curriculum is great, had some unpleasant experiences and I reported three complaints,…read morewhere the staff did not pay enough attention to the child, some teachers were partial in treatment of children. There were some good teachers too that had a positive impact. Overall a very mixed experience, if all children are treated the same it would be a great school for kids.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this place! I really feel it's the best daycare/pre-K in the…read morearea, and I can't see how anyone could top them. Maria (who runs the center) just flat out cares. She is incredibly thorough in how she and her team look over the kids. She doesn't look at this as "babysitting", she looks at this as a proper school. She highly emphasizes education and constant broadening of the childrens' horizons, and she knows all of the kids in the school very well. Even more, as our son was starting their program she actively encouraged us to stop by with him after hours multiple times, to acclimate him to the environment before starting up. She did everything she could to make sure our child had the smoothest startup possible, and as a result he adjusted really quickly all things considered. I cannot recommend this school enough, it has been an entirely positive experience and I feel my child is being cared for so much more than at some of the local franchised daycares we visited. (Also regarding cost, interestingly they're on the better value side of tuition rates for the area)

I cannot say anything more than how happy and grateful we are to have found Ms. Maria (director of…read morethis school) and the school. My 2-yr old son was in another daycare for a few months and he was bitten by the first month. And then he started biting other kids the following months while that other biting kid was separated to another room. We tried our best to stop him, engaged a speech/behavioral therapist counseling to see what was wrong with him. The therapist said there was nothing wrong with him and was surprised to hear him biting other kids at daycare. The daycare basically gave us a two week warning, that if this happens again, we would need to find a babysitter. We were terrified! By then we were starting doing research around new schools. We visited this school, where Ms. Maria said "please never schedule to go visit the school. Come visit us at any time!!" We did visit unannounced, and Ms. Maria toured us around while hearing our story about biting. She was disheartened to hear about the biting and told us to "never let others label your child." I basically bursted out crying at this and Ms. Maria assured that that will not happen at her school, because she had other kids from his then current daycare have exactly the same issue and came to her school and the kid never bit others any more. There were other kids from other daycare also came because they were unhappy, and she said they were all doing great. I could kind of believe it because the school was so big and open inside, and they basically rotated the rooms throughout the day so the kids get different themed rooms throughout the day. The kids were limited in numbers, the teachers were happy and engaged at all times, and there were intellectual stimulations all around. Like one room was filled with puzzles and trucks, the next room was about music, and then the kitchen, etc. we were so impressed and felt supported. We took her offer to try out a week. As soon as he started going to this school, he never bit any kid or even attempted to do so. They told us he is having a great time and that he is smiling all day. It's been a few weeks now and he is still enjoying the school and he is much, much happier now than ever. I initially didn't look at this place because it was farther than other schools close to our house. But I have heard great stories on a private facebook group of our neighborhood and wanted to just check out how it is. And now I am blown away by the amount of personal, family like environment that the school carries. I am so so glad I got to know Ms. Maria and the crew. I did get to meet one of the other moms who had the same situation and they had exactly the same positive experience at this school for many months now. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a nurturing, warm place for your kids to enjoy spending their time at the daycare. It is a hidden gem. They just recently opened a new building and my son is in it. I believe they have more openings because of thay